We are looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for a 12 month contract, responsible for ensuring the financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner to our Parent company/Directors/Senior management and other UK Regulatory bodies, as well as providing analysis and commentary. You will be key to our process improvements by building in further efficiencies to our existing processes, via a series of automation methods and collaboration with specialist teams!

This role will be based in our Stoke Poges office 2-3 days a week, with hybrid working available for the remainder. 

What are my responsibilities:

Analysis of the accounting treatment for non-routine or material business transactions and alignment with different stakeholdersBe comfortable and confident dealing with large amounts of complex data and databases. Importantly, being able to take large datasets, test and challenge their integrity, and concisely draw conclusions and insights that will support the management team.Work with the system delivery teams and subject matter experts to assist in the ongoing development and testing of operating systems and the associated accounting and reportsPrepare and analyse regulatory data for a wide range of external stakeholders (FCA, ONS, Auditors, Companies House, Tax etc)Adhere to the guidelines set out by the regulatory bodies and our internal control and accounting frameworksPrepare monthly journals and analysis including movements on primary financial statements in consolidated and management accounting views, along with rationale for the movementsReport the closing figures in our internal reporting and consolidation tools, including reconciliation between these tools and the general ledgerPrepare monthly reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts, investigate, and actively resolve issues identifiedWork with the systems we operate and understand how they link to each other. Being able to assess the areas for improvement and then proactively use digital skills to act on this

Essential Skills:

from the perspective of lessor IFRS 9 and IFRS 7Financial statement preparation and management of external audit in a financing business.

Additional skills and experience required:

Relevant accounting qualification or equivalentAble to communicate complex and technical issues to non-accountantsStrong IT and Microsoft Excel skillsExcellent communication skills with strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder managementMethodical and diligent approach, with discipline of working to tight deadlines within a team environmentStrong attention to detail and service ethosBe highly motivated and of an inquisitive nature to problem solve, work with IT and other Operational teams to find unique solutions that support multiple stakeholdersSAP, HFM, Esprit or ALFA.

What can we offer?

Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to company and individual performanceHybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid working arrangementsPension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.Time Off: Recharge with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.Private Healthcare – Free BUPA plan, plus subsidised healthcare for immediate family members

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

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